The Best HDTV Antennas for Free Channel-Surfing

An HDTV antenna will allow you to capture popular channels such as ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox (among others) in high definition for free. This roundup includes several highly rated indoor and outdoor antennas for every budget.

This inexpensive — but powerful — indoor antenna is capable of receiving broadcasts from up to 30 miles away. It includes a 15-foot coaxial cable, and it offers an easy installation. It's a thin pick with a dual color design that'll blend into your living room.

This top-rated HDTV antenna from ClearStream has a unique design that easily adheres to any smooth surface. It has a 35-mile range that does a fine job at picking up multiple channels. It includes a 12-foot coaxial cable, and if you live in a rural location, you can purchase an amp for improving the signal.

The Ultra Thin Indoor TV antenna by AmazonBasics is available in a 25-, 35-, and 50-mile range. Like all AmazonBasics products, the device features a sturdy build quality. The antenna comes with a 6-foot coaxial cable, and it has a multidirectional design. Its sides are available in either black or white, so you can easily match it up with your home decor.

The well-priced 1byone amplified HDTV antenna has an excellent coverage range of 50 miles. The antenna's built-in amplifier has a built-in on/off switch, while a bundled 20-foot cable ensures that you can always find a perfect spot for it. Each antenna comes with a one-year warranty.

The Mohu Leaf 50 is a highly rated amplified indoor HDTV antenna with a 50-mile range, a slim profile, and easy installation. It features clever filtering technology that keeps FM radio and cellular signals away for better image quality, and it has a dual-color design for better room integration.

This amplified antenna by 1byone is designed for outdoor use. It has omni-directional design, a slim profile for reduced wind load, and a 65-mile range. The antenna comes bundled with a 20-foot cable, which ensures easy installation.

The RCA ANT1100F is an ultra thin indoor HDTV antenna with multi-directional design and a maximum coverage range of 40 miles. It has a reversible face with a black or white finish, a 9-foot coaxial cable, and easy installation.

The Leaf Metro is an affordable option by Mohu with a small footprint and a 25-mile range. Designed with small spaces in mind, the antenna has dual-color design, a 10-foot detachable cable, and sturdy build quality. The manufacturer backs the Leaf Metro with a one-year warranty.

You need less than $10 to pick up an indoor HDTV antenna like the ViewTV Flat HD. With a 25-mile range and compact design, it'll deliver free access to essential TV channels in case your cable box or streaming device decide to take a break. It isn't as reliable as other antennas, but it'll get the job done.

This 1byone amplified outdoor antenna is designed with maximum coverage in mind. It has a robust 85-range, which is the best in this roundup. The antenna supports the most advanced signal reception and audio standards, so it's also a future-proof purchase that'll pick up several channels.

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